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According to the most recent U.S. Census, the nation's poverty rate was 14.8 percent in 2014. That national percentage has not changed for four years. A discussion about breaking the cycle of poverty with Wanda, Executive Director of ACHIEVEability.
In discussing communities with high levels of poverty Mial stated that they "are also ridden by crime, challenged schools, and really difficult conditions for families to thrive. ...that is true nationally both in cities and in urban communities."
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Florida students spend a majority of their time studying for yearly standardized tests like the FCAT, which can be crucial in determining whether they graduate.
But for those students who may not have the fortune of passing that exam, one State Senator is giving them an alternative to making it to graduation.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Senator Bill Montford talks to us about some new measures that can help struggling students.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Young girls who have the misfortune of entering the juvenile justice system are finding ways to get their lives back on track thanks to one local organization. The PACE Center for Girls has changed the life trajectory for thousands of young ladies.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Chief Operating Officer, Yessica Cancel, talks about their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Illuminating the past, present, and future of the state of Florida.
That’s the goal of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, which celebrates its 40th anniversary.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Museum Director Tiffany Baker talks about their work and their new exhibits.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Inspiring girls to become strong, smart, and bold. That’s the goal of one local organization, which has already benefited thousands of young ladies and their families for decades.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Niki Kelly, Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Bay County, discusses their work.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Most of us dread – or relish – discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion with friends and neighbors, but one local organization believes it can be done in a peaceful and civil manner.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Liz Joyner, Executive Director of The Village Square, talks about how they find a positive balance.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Those who are elderly often get hit with unforeseen costs.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Representative Lori Berman talks about how she’s working on extending sales tax holidays to certain items for the elderly.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018

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Chris Kaag tells host Jill Horner he founded the IM ABLE Foundation to help those with disabilities work through many challenges and find resources to help provide needed but expensive equipment that enables them to move more to get out and do as much as they can. Both he says, can be life-changing for kids and adults. imablefoundation.org

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